All day event with CalPoly Humboldt Graduate Student: Elizabeth (Lizzi) D. Meisman. This is a unique opportunity to observe actual field research in action.

Touring Butte Valley where numerous species of raptors nest. Using scope and binoculars to watch adults forage, and possibly spot juveniles and fledged birds that are learning skills. CalPoly Humboldt graduate student, Elizabeth Meisman, will share knowledge she is gaining with her project and studies of the Swainson’s Hawk in this unique agricultural setting. Meet at the USFS Goosnest Ranger station along Highway 97 at 9am. Please bring water, lunch/snack, sunscreen, hat, a scope if you have one, and hopefully binoculars. The trip will be from 9 am and could go until 3 pm. The end time may be sooner depending upon weather conditions and participants’ needs. Likely species include Swainson’s Hawks, Golden and Bald Eagles, Sandhill Cranes, and many more! Meeting location: https://shorturl.at/nKDVH

Elizabeth Meisman is our trip leader for this exciting trip.

Directions: From Redding, take I-5 north 68 miles to exit 747 (hwy 97) toward Central Weed/Klamath Falls. Stay on hwy 97 for 36 miles to Gooseneck Ranger Station on your left.

Meet Co-Field Trip Leaders Larry Jordan at webmaster@shastabirdingsociety.org and Daniel Bye at danbye56@gmail.com at Kutras Park parking lot at 2400 Park Marina Drive at 7am sharp to carpool.